You know Japanese mochi? Well, in the same vein, in Korean cuisine we have Gyeongdan. Small, cute, filled with a delicious red bean paste and coated in delicious powders, they will delight your end of meals (or your late-night snacks, I’m not judging) This recipe was contributed by Flav, you […]
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Chashu Pork for Ramen – Japanese Braised Pork
Today, we’re exploring an often underestimated but essential element of a perfect ramen bowl: chashu. This piece of braised pork belly, tender, salty, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth, transforms a good ramen into a transcendental culinary experience. The famous Chashumen While many restaurants unfortunately serve dry or rubbery chashu, a well-executed version […]
Shrimp Fried Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Dumplings, or cha gio, are a very popular and tasty appetizer. If you eat in Vietnamese restaurants, you’ve probably already tasted these wonders. After reading this article, you’ll be able to make them yourself at home! What are vietnamese fried spring rolls? Spring rolls, or nems are prepared by wrapping […]
Vietnamese fried chicken spring rolls
Dumplings, or cha gio, are a very popular and tasty appetizer. If you eat in Vietnamese restaurants, you’ve probably already tasted these wonders. After reading this article, you’ll be able to make them yourself at home! What are vietnamese fried spring rolls? Spring rolls, or nems are prepared by wrapping […]
Chicken Gyoza
A delicious gyoza recipe with a classic Japanese chicken filling and a yuzu dipping sauce. Unsurprisingly, after my pork gyoza recipe, here comes its cousin—filled with a delicious chicken mixture—joining the beef gyoza in my recipe collection. Which cut of chicken should I use for the gyoza filling? Ah, the […]
Authentic Wonton Soup
For long, cold winter evenings, I offer you this delicious, comforting wonton soup recipe which, in addition to being authentic, is extremely easy to make. Wonton soup is one of the great classics of Chinese cuisine. Along with roast duck, beef with onions, and jiaozi, it is one of those […]
Shui Zhu Beef – Sichuan Boiled Beef
A traditional, intensely aromatic Sichuan boiled beef dish, perfect for chilly winter nights Today’s recipe, Sichuan boiled beef (Shui Zhu Niu Rou/水煮牛肉), is another must-try marvel straight from the Chinese province of Sichuan. This dish is a flavour explosion that will win over your palate. I promise, it is truly […]
Authentic Japanese Gyoza
These traditional Japanese dumplings, known as gyoza, are juicy and crispy yet wonderfully tender; their flavor will please even the most discerning palate Ah, gyoza! Who can resist these bite sized Japanese dumplings that have taken the world by storm? Even if you are new to Asian cooking, you have […]
Authentic Filipino Lechon Kawali
Lechon kawali, sometimes called pan-roasted pork, differs from lechon, the iconic Filipino roast pig and national dish of the Philippines. While lechon is roasted over glowing charcoal in a pit, lechon kawali is prepared by first boiling and then frying a cut of pork (usually pork belly) What is Lechon […]
Ultra crispy Taiwanese popcorn chicken 盐酥鸡
Discover an irresistibly addictive Taiwanese popcorn chicken recipe coated in an ultra-crispy, feather-light breading. These crunchy little bites are seasoned with a homemade spice mix, and the traditional marinade keeps every piece extra juicy! What is Taiwanese popcorn chicken? Taiwanese popcorn chicken, also known as “Yan Su Ji”, is a […]